Biofeedback is the way of gaining greater awareness of physiological functions with a goal of self-regulation. JPMR(Jacobson’s progressive muscle relaxation) causes release of
tension in the skeletal muscles, neuro-muscular system is thus seen as a
mediator in the relief of depressive symptoms. This study aimed to see the comparative
efficacy of biofeedback-assisted JPMR, escitalopram and bimodal use of both
in management in mild/moderate depression. The study was conducted at Mental
Hospital, Indore, with a Sample Size of 30 [Group A 10; biofeedback, Group
B 10; escitalopram, Group C 10; both]. 8 sessions of biofeedback-assisted
JPMR were given to group A and C.Escitalopram was given to group B and C. HAM-D and BDI were applied at
baseline, 4 weeks and 8 weeks. As per BDI scale scores, biofeedback-assisted
JPMR combined with escitalopram has a significantly
better response than only biofeedback or only escitalopram in patients
of mild to moderate depression. As per HAM-D scalescores, biofeedback-assisted
JPMR combined with escitalopram has a significantly
better response than only biofeedback or only escitalopram in patients
of mild to moderate depression. Thus biofeedback appears to be a useful
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